JSM Group Services Ltd.
Website:
jsmgroup.com
Job details:
SCOPE OF ROLE
As a Lead Civil Design Engineer, you’ll drive the design and delivery of civil engineering workstreams across EHV substation and utility infrastructure projects. You will oversee concept-to-construction design, lead technical assessments, manage drawings and documentation, and contribute to team development and performance. This role offers direct exposure to DNO frameworks, offshore wind projects, and high-voltage substations (11kV–400kV).
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED
👷 ♂️ Project & Design Leadership
- Lead a team of 2–3 engineers and CAD technicians.
- Own design deliverables from concept to detailed construction phases.
- Ensure project milestones are tracked and met.
- Oversee rebar, foundation, building, and fence designs to applicable standards (BS/IEC/IEEE).
- Review and approve senior engineer outputs.
📐 Technical Delivery
- Produce and verify structural and civil calculations.
- Design blast walls, substations, fencing, and auxiliary buildings.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration.
- Review vendor/subcontractor designs.
- Work across HVAC and HVDC projects including offshore windfarms.
📊 Governance & Reporting
- Monitor and report on design progress to Project Managers and the Head of Engineering.
- Manage documentation using relevant project systems.
- Recommend design solutions and value engineering alternatives.
- Participate in project audits and stakeholder reviews.
🌱 Team Development & Collaboration
- Conduct yearly appraisals and performance reviews.
- Support continuous professional development of direct reports.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including DNOs.
WHAT IT TAKES
✅ Experience & Skills
- HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in utility and/or power infrastructure design.
- Hands-on experience with civil design in transmission and substation environments.
- Familiarity with BS, IEC, IEEE standards, and DNO requirements.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and civil calculation tools.
- Knowledge of rebar, blast wall, building, and fence design.
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Excellent coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
📍 Location & Flexibility
- Hybrid work environment with willingness to travel for site inspections and meetings.
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